IN THE GARDEN AND OTHER PICS

THIS YEAR AS WITH THE PAST , TOMATOES ARE BEING GROWN. 2 VARIETIES , MONTESINO F1 AND SAKURA F1 FROM HIGH MOWING ORGANIC SEEDS . TOTAL OF 6 PLANTS AND THIS YEAR WITH PVC TRELLIS. SOIL BASED. STARTED INDOORS

THE MONTESINO ARE SANTA TYPE RED GRAPE TOMATO FOR FRESH EATING. HIGH YIELDS OF 1/2 OZ FRUITS IN UNIFORMLY RIPE TRUSSES. (LOOK LIKE MINIATURE ROMAS) NEW VARIETY THIS YEAR.

SAKURAS ARE FRUITS OF .5 TO .8 OUNCES ARE FLAVORFUL, BRIGHT AND CRACK RESISTANT TO SOME ROOT KNOT NEMATODE. A REPEAT FROM LAST YEAR.

SOME OF THE TRUSSES

ONE OF THE TRUSSES HAD 27 BUDS !

SOME SCRAP PVC TUBING, WEED BLOCK FABRIC AND SOME BRICKS LYING ABOUT MADE THE TOMATO GARDEN IN THE YARD WHERE IT GETS SUN FOR ALL OF THE DAY

TRELLIS IS ABOUT 7 FEET IN HEIGHT, HAD TO ADD SOME STAKED OUT RIGGING TO PREVENTING IT FROM FALLING OVER.NOTE THE DATE TIME STAMP FOR GROWTH. ALSO I TRIM THE SUCKERS FOR MORE STRAIGHT UP GROWTH

SOME HEAVY COTTON STRING TIED TO THE TOP FOR THE PLANTS NOT CLOSE TO THE PVC.

BRIGHT RED COLOR AND FLAVOR TO MATCH

YIELD OF THIS DAY

SALAD TIME ! THIS IS WHY I DON’T GO WITH STORE BOUGHT TOMATOES ! ALSO FRESH BREAD PAN BUTTER FRIED CROUTONS ATE THE WAY TO GO!

EXCELLENT TOMATOES JUST COOKED IN A SKILLET ! WITH SHRIMP, GARLIC, ONION, KALE, AND COUSCOUS, EASY AND FAST ! YES I’M IN THE SHELLS AND TAILS ON CAMP WHEN IT COMES TO SHRIMP , THE SHELLS ENHANCE THE FLAVOR IMO.

TWICE A WEEK NUTRIENT REGIMENT

SOME OF THE LOCAL WILDLIFE, AND YES THE GARDEN TOAD ALSO MADE AN APPEARANCE

STROLLING THE VILLAGE

NICE FLOWERS ALONG THE SIDEWALK IN THE VILLAGE

THE VILLAGE PARK REST STOP

THANK FOR YOUR STOPPING BY MY BLOG, ENJOY THE SUMMER!

Hydroponic update

WTF

I was considering transplanting some of the tomato plants, someone beat me to it apparently .

Farmers Market

Entrance to the Pawtucket Winter Farmers market.  February 01, 2014

http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=29

Large windows let in the sunlight at the entrance , one of the side doors to Hope Artiste Village.

Most of the flooring is wood planked, Metal Plate, high ceilings and industrial lighting, lots of natural sunlight.

At Sassy Mama Cuisine, note: on the right clear plastic containers hold samples of their oils. Bread cubes are provided for tasting.

Stainless steel containers allow you to refill previously purchased bottles. Sample containers below to the left.

Not limited to oils, also mustards, BBQ sauces and other items, too many to list.

View from the Sassy Shop to the main corridor of the mill. Not only are there vendors tables set up in the two main corridors, but many shops are also  housed within the village.

Freedom Food Farm (above)

Large well lit corridor allows you to walk and browse vendors tables. We were there at about 11:00 am , not crowded and still plenty of products available.  Some of the vendors provide samples of their products.

Toward the rear of the mill is the corridor linking the two main corridors.

Industrial construction throughout, bricked walls ectera.

Floor plan directory on the left wall.

The other main corridor, all climate controlled accessible environment  to do your shopping and browsing.

Humble Pie booth setup outside Pilates studio. Most of the vendors utilize locally sourced ingredients.

Strolling around not complete with out a cup of coffee, roasted single origin or blended beans on premises. New Harvest Roasters shop have windowed work area where the roasters are visible.

Roaster directions are posted on the wall.

View from the counter, not only will they supply you with fresh roasted beans but will make any type of coffee.

Baked goods also proliferate the market.

Blue Sky Farms table in the background. Fresh herbs are available.

Directory.

Outside in the courtyard of the U shaped mill, two food trucks serve hungry patrons.

Mijos Tacos Truck

Rocket Street Food

Back indoors now, Cheese and Dairy products from Narragansett Creamery.

Pies and Pastries big sellers !

Langwater Farm

Posters,  signage etc.

one of the shops

wood plank flooring

more signage

High, airy and well lit ceilings with exposed beams make for nice visuals while strolling  the mill.

One of the bake shops, there are many kitchens here at the mill ,that translates into fresh baked products.

Just because it’s February doesn’t mean you have to abandon gardening.

Some of the plants available from Allen Farms.

Drop off your cutlery and have it sharpened at Poor Boy Sharpening.

YEP ! Valentines day approaching !

Just in case you need a violin to play while you stroll the market, or music lesson.

Bulletin board and postings.

Shop directory and postings.

Exiting the market

Packing up the goodies.

My haul, simple and direct sourced and/or organic ingredients. Boar hocks are for Osso Buco. …Recipe will follow.

The best source of food bar none here at the Mill.  Are you a cook whose experiencing recipe block ? A visit to the Wintertime market and your cured !

(most of the vendors will process debit and credit cards, also Fresh Bucks are available as the Farmers Market currency).

The assortment and quality even for winter was beyond my expectations . Too many too list, just go there, no charge for admission either so a good place to browse the morning.

(the two girls that I appear to follow are my daughters, thanks for attending)

coffee roasting for gifts

coffee that I roasted for Christmas favors this year. I selected  the coffee project’s organic bundle. 6 varieties. Uganda, Peru, Nicaragua, Mexican, Indonesian,  & Bolivian.